Crete is all about fish. From sea bass to sea bream, you can’t go wrong with fish in Crete! You should always ask your waiter what’s the catch of the day. Make sure the fish you choose is local and fresh. The best restaurant in Crete that we went to was called Taverna Giorgos, located in a small town named Plaka, which is very close to a bigger town named Elounda (on the eastern side of Crete). It has a beautiful view of the island of Spinalonga, a former Venetian fort. We went there twice. The first time we got two sea bass and one sea bream fish. For a family of four this is a little much, but it was quite fun watching the waiter fillet the fish. The second time we went to Giorgos, we got two servings of a fish called Dorado. It is HUGE! (See pictures). That amount was enough for us, especially with a big greek salad and tzatziki. Another important aspect of Cretan cuisine is spices. They use it to flavor everything from fish to lamb, and even the feta cheese on your salad, or in your burger.
Also, many restaurants in Crete will give you a large platter of fruit (and probably some liquor for the adults), so be prepared.
Note:This does not happen everywhere in Greece.

The Dorado fish.

Greek Salad

The sea bream and sea bass.

The sea bream and sea bass filleted.

Bolognese Pasta,in case you are not into fish.

Fruit Platter (with a few pastries)

Spices and Herbs